How to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Logroño, Fly

Take the bus to Logroño then fly from Logrono (RJL) to Madrid (MAD).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 45m.

Renfe run train services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 4h 45m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD). instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Transport options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Logroño, Fly + 4 similar
2h 45m
€115($115)
every 3 hours338km (210 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 5m
€76($76)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€115($115)
every 4 hours424km (264 miles)
Train to San Sebastian/Donostia, Fly3h 30m
€125($125)
every 4 hours520km (323 miles)
Bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki, plane3h 55m
€155($155)
hourly515km (320 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€30($30)
every 20 mins427km (265 miles)
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio5h 45m
€35($35)
every 20 mins520km (323 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€35($35)
hourly353km (220 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€65($65)
on demand354km (220 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid